Lauren Matheson

Planning and support across the full spectrum of the organization's activities. Specific responsibility for the coordination of WIFI services in all local asylum-seeker accommodations, and asylum-seeker access to the local sports club. Creation and maintenance of the organizational diagram, shown on the homepage

On-site mixed-methods evaluation of a project aimed at improving youth and preschool services in a refugee camp setting.

Reviewed and advised on health information issues (HIV clinic, reproductive health service, avian influenza preparedness) for 3 refugee camps. Designed and built health data collection frameworks, databases, operating procedures, user manuals, reporting protocols for each. Provided training to local staff in all aspects of the data flow process. *This position was a competitive Canadian International Development Agency "Young Professionals" placement.

Secondment from the University of Melbourne to the State of Victoria (Australia) Department of Human Services Koori (Aboriginal) Maternity Services data exploration project. Collected antenatal records from Koori health clinics across the state; recommended a minimum data set, collection and reporting procedures; presented interim findings at a state-wide conference.

Management of a federally-funded multi-site controlled trial of an early parenting intervention: data collection and staff; plans and reports on progress, budget and evaluation; project communications and publicity; stakeholder liaison. Further, coordinated a website based on the trial (whatwerewethinking.org.au) which later won best in class at the Interactive Media Awards 2008 in New York. Please note: The Centre for Women's Health, Gender and Society has since relocated to Monash University

Established an international charitable organization supporting basic, local education in the Volta Region of Ghana. Responsible for national (Canadian) and international partners, registrations, contracts and operating documents; fundraising, financial planning and management; art and text for presentations, website, print materials and outreach; organizational dissolution at mandate end.

Project Planning and Evaluation

Geographical focus: Subsaharan Africa.